Hardtop        Convertable and Roadster 

Wheelbase                            113                                113

Overall Length                      205                                205

Overall Height                      52.5                              53.3

Overall Width                        76                                   76

Tire Tread - Front                  61                                   61

                  - Rear                   60                                   60

Curb Weight                         4292                              4530

Total Brake Area               234 sq. in.                     234 sq.in.

Tire size                             8.00 X 14                      8.00 X 14 

Interior Dimensions

Head Room - Front               37.8                                39.4

                    - Rear                37.5                                 38.1

Leg Room - Front *              40.8                                 32.4

                  - Rear                  40.8                                 32.4

Hip Room - Front                  58.8                                 58.8

                 - Rear                    52.3                                 52.3

Shoulder Room - Front         58.1                                 58.1

                           - Rear          55.6                                 55.6

Trunk Space (Vloume)      20.1 cu. ft.                     15.7 cu. ft.

                                                                                      (Top up)

Engine

                                             390 4V                        390-6V (RPO)

Displacement                    390 cu. in.                       390 cu. in.

Carburetor                               4V                               6V (3-2V)

Compression Ratio, Fuel      9.6:1                               10.5:1

                                           (Premium)                      (Premium)

Bore and Stroke                4.05 x 3.78                    4.05 x 3.78

Horsepower BHP/RPM     300 @ 4,600                  340 @ 5,000

Torque/RPM                      427 @ 2,800                  430 @ 3,200

Oil Cap, Less Filter                                   5 Quarts

Water Capacity                                      20.5 Quarts

Fuel Capacity                                         20.0 Gallons

* MAXIMUM AS MEASURED TO ACCELERATOR

 Thunderbird 390 Special V-8

The Thunderbird 390 Special V-8 offered with a four-venturi carburetion system developed up to 300 horsepower.  This engine gives excellent premium performance on premium grade fuel with extra reserve power for agile maneuvering in traffic as well as quick "call-on" output for effortless, sustained road speeds.

Regular Ford service saving features are included plus a new hot idle compensator improvement for more efficient operation.  Another added feature is a new specially designed magnet to help hold the choke plate cloded for quicker cold weather starting.

Thunderbird 390 Sports V-8

The Thunderbird 390 SPorts V-8 available on Thunderbird only is equipped with three two-venturi carburetors for top performance.  It delivers up to 340 horsepower on premium-grade fuel. 

As with the Special V-8, the oil change and Full-Flow filter replacement interval is at 6,000 miles; fuel filter replacement.  Other features contributing to the Sports V-8 dependability are the water-warmed carburetor mounting flange, free-turning intake and exhaust valves, self-adjusting hydraulic valve lifters, deep block construction, 190* thermostat, and positive crankcase emission system.